Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames 12/27/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The Edmonton Oilers will go against the Calgary Flames in NHL action in Scotiabank Saddledome, AB, CAN, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 9:00 PM ET.
The next two matches have the Edmonton Oilers traveling. On Wednesday, they defeated the Stars on the road, but on Friday, they fell to the Canucks 5-2 at home after letting a 2-0 lead slip away.
The Oilers are now outside of the postseason picture due to their dismal start to the year. They only won four of their past 10 games, going 4-4-2.
On Friday, Connor McDavid scored his season’s 30th goal by finding the back of the net. The 25-year-old phenom has 66 points overall and leads the NHL with a remarkable 25 points in December. In two games this season versus the Flames, McDavid has four points.
Due to Jack Campbell’s continued struggles, the Oilers started Stuart Skinner in their last two games. Campbell has a dismal 4.03 GAA and a.876 save percentage for the season, while Skinner has a 2.90 GAA and a.911 save percentage.
Edmonton ranks third in goal scoring with an average of 3.6. They are ranked 24th in goal conceded with an average of 3.5.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Edmonton’s last 6 matches.
- The Edmonton Oilers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches.
- The Oilers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches against the Calgary Flames.
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Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames Predictions 12/27/2022
After a fruitful road trip, the Calgary Flames returned home. In the four meetings, they went 3-0-1, losing in overtime to the Kings before winning 3-2 in overtime the following day in Anaheim.
This year, Calgary unquestionably has a streaky squad. Before the road trip, they suffered five straight losses; as a result, they moved into a playoff slot.
Their recent 10 matches saw them go 4-3-3. Elias Lindholm had nine points in his past five matches, showing that he is on the rise.
Although the 28-year-old center was not able to match his performance from last season thus far, he still leads the team in points with 11 goals and 21 assists.
In two matches versus the Oilers, Lindholm recorded one assist. Tyler Toffoli’s point streak now stands at four games.
Recently, the Flames started Jacob Markstrom in goal most of the time. The veteran goaltender is enjoying an uneven season by his standards, with a 2.84 GAA and an.894 save percentage along with an 11-8-4 record, as opposed to Vladar’s 2.90 GAA and.903 save percentage.
Calgary ranks 18th with 3.1 goals scored per game on average. They are ranked 15th in the NHL since they allow three goals from opponents.
- The total went OVER in 5 of the Flames’ last 6 matches.
- The Calgary Flames are 3-6 SU in their last 9 matches.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Calgary’s last 5 matches at home.
Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames. The NHL pick for this game is the Calgary Flames. Due to their inconsistency, the Edmonton Oilers fell outside of the postseason picture.
After a humiliating 5-2 home loss to the Canucks, they dropped five of their previous seven games. The Flames are in good form right now, going 3-0-1 in their previous four matches.
The Oilers’ goaltending and defense are also below league average. In four of their previous five games, they lost at least four goals.
Stuart Skinner is getting the most of the playing time in place of Jack Campbell, who was meant to be their starting goaltender but had such a difficult time.
The Flames’ defense improved recently, giving up only 11 goals in their previous four contests. The Calgary Flames will win to a predicted score of 6-2.
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Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames 12/27/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, AB, CAN
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2022
TV: RSNW
NHL Odds: Edmonton Oilers +125
NHL Totals: 6.5